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trammel vs constrain

constrain vs trammel

trammel is a noun but constrain is not a noun.

trammel and constrain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trammel Yes No Yes No
constrain No No Yes No
As verbs, constrain is a hyponym of trammel; that is, constrain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trammel:
  • trammel: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
  • constrain: severely restrict in scope or extent
Other hyponyms of trammel include reduce, tighten, tie, gate, draw a line, draw the line, mark off, mark out, cramp, halter, hamper, strangle, stiffen, tighten, tighten up, clamp down, crack down, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, cumber, encumber, restrain, scant, skimp.
trammel (noun) constrain (noun)
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace
a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh
trammel (verb) constrain (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) severely restrict in scope or extent
catch in or as if in a trap to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
compel to behave in a certain way
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